05-22-2003, 10:16 AM
Hi Griselda,
There are Lurkers who ignore posts made by posters who consistently post drivel or in such a way that it is very difficult to decipher what is being said (and especially frustrating to find that the effort was a waste of time, that the post was not worth reading even if it were written in perfect English). I applaud those who can do this despite the urge to dish out constructive criticism or flames. However, it is very difficult to skip over or ignore posts made by spammers. Persons with difficulty communicating in writing should not be spamming the forum with their senseless posts (and neither should their "spouses"). You have guidelines for posters here and there should be no exceptions to them. Persons who cannot follow these guidelines should not be posting here at all. Sure, they may lurk here and read what other people are sharing, but if they cannot contribute in a manner that is acceptable, then they should remain in "lurk mode".
Pirengle, Elric and others mentioned their handicaps when it comes to the written word, and, yet, their posts are easy to read and understand (by the way, Word also comes with a grammar checker). Because they can somewhat relate to others with similar handicaps, they shared their experiences on this forum in hope that it will help others. Apparently, where it matters most, these helpful insights fell on deaf (or arrogant) ears. You and the other moderators have given Wiccan a generous amount of time to change and become a part of this community, yet Wiccan continues to do as he pleases without regard for the community he willfully inserts himself into.
As far as polls are concerned, I do not mind them as they can initiate interesting conversation. I do, however, mind when a pollster exerts his biased view on a poll by excluding a candidate that he does not like.
Xi
There are Lurkers who ignore posts made by posters who consistently post drivel or in such a way that it is very difficult to decipher what is being said (and especially frustrating to find that the effort was a waste of time, that the post was not worth reading even if it were written in perfect English). I applaud those who can do this despite the urge to dish out constructive criticism or flames. However, it is very difficult to skip over or ignore posts made by spammers. Persons with difficulty communicating in writing should not be spamming the forum with their senseless posts (and neither should their "spouses"). You have guidelines for posters here and there should be no exceptions to them. Persons who cannot follow these guidelines should not be posting here at all. Sure, they may lurk here and read what other people are sharing, but if they cannot contribute in a manner that is acceptable, then they should remain in "lurk mode".
Pirengle, Elric and others mentioned their handicaps when it comes to the written word, and, yet, their posts are easy to read and understand (by the way, Word also comes with a grammar checker). Because they can somewhat relate to others with similar handicaps, they shared their experiences on this forum in hope that it will help others. Apparently, where it matters most, these helpful insights fell on deaf (or arrogant) ears. You and the other moderators have given Wiccan a generous amount of time to change and become a part of this community, yet Wiccan continues to do as he pleases without regard for the community he willfully inserts himself into.
As far as polls are concerned, I do not mind them as they can initiate interesting conversation. I do, however, mind when a pollster exerts his biased view on a poll by excluding a candidate that he does not like.
Xi